Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - June 2022 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 59 No. 6

June 2022

SERVING OVER 25,000 COOPERATORS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

Health Fair Raises Health Awareness

Pictures on Page 16

(l. to r.) Carolyn Jackson, Joan Leibert, Board Vice President Janine Cross, Board Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark, Yvette Titus, Viola Treasure, Gwen Henderson, Clara Sheppeard, Board President and Community Relations Committee Chair Jean Randolph-Castro.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

ROCHDALE GETS PROACTIVE ON HEALTH the perfect time to address nag-

By Mikell Richards

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Celebrating Our Fathers Page 30 & 31

n Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Annual Health Fair came back to Rochdale Village. Held in the center of Mall 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Rochdale’s Community Relations Committee took special pains to invite many health-related small businesses, large companies, non-profit organizations, and even city departments.

As Rochdale Village and the rest of the world attempts to put the pandemic behind, this is

ging non-COVID concerns that arose but were not properly addressed during lockdown.

This annual fair was created as a way for the community to stress the importance of proactive healthcare. That is why everything from teeth to kidneys were on the table -- but not literally.

There was a booth set up where qualified professionals measured blood pressure and advised people on the results. Helpful information about stopping and treating

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President’s Message - Pg. 2 | General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4 | Public Safety - Pg. 11 | Graduates - Pg. 18 to 20 | Classifieds - Pg. 21 - 22

Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718276-5700 extension 3360..

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Sheila McKenzie Treasurer Derrick Shareef Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Jean Hall

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Smith Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance Derrick Shareef Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Ed Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Lisa Stark Public Safety Clifton Stanley Diaz Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Parking Sheila McKenzie Information Technology Maryam Smith Hubbard

MANAGEMENT

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Manager Jay Williams

Assistant Managers Herbert Freedman Wilfred Rodriguez

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director Corey Jones

Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel Robert Bernstein

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President’s Message

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

Greetings Rochdale Village Cooperators,

I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the graduates of Rochdale Village. Though it has been a challenge for the past two years, the youth did not give up, and they worked very hard through it all. Congratulations also to the parents who made a priority to ensure their children continued to their school assignments while at school remotely Project We are currently working on the expansion and resurfacing of lots 2, 4, 5, 9a and 9b. While resurfacing lot 9a questions arose about the parking space sizes.

Please understand that NYC designates public parking lots to be about 8’6’’ in width. This requirement does not apply for transient parking for residential buildings such as Rochdale Village. After careful review and consideration, we found that if we used the City standard we would lose approximately 40 spaces in the lot, which would be an unfair inconvenience to many Cooperators. Management made every effort to make all new spaces as large as possible without losing any spaces; to do this all spaces were made 8 feet wide. Previously, space sizes were inconsistent and will now be uniformed with numbers completed in thermoplastic paint, which will last longer.

Safety I would like to reiterate on the importance of keeping our children safe during the summer months while they are out from school. I urge every parent to pay close attention to your children and make it a priority to know their whereabouts because we care about you, your children and our future. We must always put safety first. The Board and I will keep the community in prayers during the trying times of what is currently going on in the world.

Upcoming Events The Youth Panning committee will be hosting the annual End of School Jamboree on Saturday, July 09, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. There will be lots of fun activities for the children.

Come out and celebrate with the children the hard work and job well done during the school year.

President, Jean Randolph-Castro

Sunday, August 07, 2022 – Gospel Sunday, August 14, 2022 – Jazz Sunday, August 21, 2022 – Reggae Sunday, August 28, 2022 – R & B Come out and enjoy!

Past Event The Independence Celebration was very success with no incidents. I would like to thank the Maintenance and Grounds staff especially Ground Manager Mr. Junior Dayes for their hard work setting up for the event.

Thanks to Public Safety for patrolling ensuring that everyone was safe.

Thank you to the Board of Directors for the support.

In spite of the virus it was a safe and beautiful event. Thank you to all the cooperators who came out and celebrated. It was such a pleasure seeing the children enjoying themselves.

The Community Center Committee will have registration for the Fall Festival spaces on Saturday, July 09, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Rochdale Village cooperators are given the opportunity to register first from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Please ensure you have your ID card when registering for the spaces.

The Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2022.

During the month of August, the Community Center Committee will be hosting the Annual Music Enjoy and have a safe summer!

Festival. Every Sunday there will be a different genre. Music Peace, Love & Blessings.

Festival schedule is as follows: Jean Randolph-Castro

Grab an updated copy of The Parking Lot Waiting List At Rochdale’s Management office or the Community Center Residents subscribed to www.rochdalevillage.com can sign in to view a digital copy.

The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors will be on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

June 2022

By Cynthia Bernadine

The Rochdale Village Bulletin

WHY IT PAYS TO GET GOOD GRADES

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or over 10 years, Rochdale’s Larry “Love” Moore has been rewarding students from P.S. 80, The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia and Communication, with bikes for achieving the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of each school year. Over the years this tradition has benefited both students as well as the P.S. 80’s reputation by lighting an academic fire in the hearts of students who might otherwise coast on average grades.

Parents may fully understand the benefits of good grades but from the perspective of a child, even a teenager, academia can seem burdensome and unnecessary in this era of internet celebrities who dropped out of school.

Instead of forcing or threatening a child, sometimes an incentive helps.

Unlike in previous years, Moore and his co-sponsors decided to forgo the bikes.

Instead, each student received a monetary gift card for all the hard work they put forth which they can spend as they please. Students received their prizes on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during the graduation at Springfield Gardens High School. A total of seven monetary awards were given, the first six went to the highest GPAs and the final one went to the most improved student.

As in the past, Moore teamed up with Angels of the Shield. According to CEO Special Patrol Officer Rosetta Love, Angels of the Shield is an organization started by her and son Derrick Love, on December 16, 2005, with the goal of contributing back to their community. Today, Angels of the Shield is

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chronic diseases such as diabetes was also available. Worried about your foot health?

That was covered, too. In fact, many people with lingering questions about their health were allowed the opportunity to discreetly interact with a knowledgeable professional.

The NYC Department of Emergency Management returned to give out more information about how individuals can prepare for possible crisis situations. All in all, the turnout was great. Several people came out specifically for the Health Fair, while many mall shoppers took time out from shopping to educate themselves by passing through.

Regardless of why they were there, the knowledge gained that day was invaluable.

Pictures on page 16.

a group run by Rochdale’s Public Safety Officers who have been instrumental in donating and gifting bicycles to deserving youths around the community. Love was once again excited to collaborate with Moore for this worthy cause. The two have been giving back to the community and youth for many years, they enjoy doing so, and hope to continue for many more years to come. Moore states, “If you can envision the faces on these students, it’s just amazing. I believe that these students

are our future, leading the way to greatness.”

Other sponsors included Sistah2Sistah organization, All Bright Medical Center, Sterling Optical and New Order of Solutions.

Moore also thanked Cooperator, Ms. Nancy for her contribution and support. Larry hopes to get more sponsors so that he can incentivize and engage more students to participate in academic competitiveness. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Larry Love at 917-770-289.

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The Rochdale Village Bulletin

Monthly Report Monthly Report

-- by Jay Marion Williams Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for June 2022 The Transition Mr. Marion Scott has been the general manager for Rochdale Village for a majority of the last 32 years. During his tenure he accomplished the following: • Saved $1 million in overtime in Public Safety while increasing the officer count from 76 to 94.

• Constructed a new purchasing department instituting a barcode inventory system to control supply costs.

• Instituted a lockbox carrying charge payment system with the bank enabling collections to be done with 3 people instead of 8.

• Improved maintenance productivity by doing a time and motion study.

• Decentralized maintenance creating group offices and group managers for each section.

• Performed the 1st modernization of the Big Mall.

• Upgraded the old assembly room into the Grand Ballroom.

• Added 400 closed circuit cameras, upgraded the playgrounds.

• Reduced vacancies from 200 to 50 on average.

• Created a lunch area for seniors in the community center.

• Helped begin the NORC program.

• Increased the number of room rentals in the community center.

• Conducted 1st physical condition survey Rochdale ever had.

He drafted and implemented an operational structure for every department in Rochdale Village; a description of every position; a schedule for every porter; in essence a road map to run Rochdale. This is exemplified in the management plan. Whether you like him or not Mr. Scott accomplished a great many things as Rochdale’s General Manager and casts a long shadow for anyone following his time here.

management style. So far 9 of my 18 years of property management experience were spent here helping to complete $70 million and counting of capital improvements from 2014 to present. With that being said, there is always room for improvement, new ideas and ways to make things better. I have listed a few of them below: • Compile and update departmental procedures.

• Full analysis and mapping of infrastructure upgrades including all power plant and building equipment and descriptions.

• Create 7-year analysis of budget and mortgage with proposed plan for yearly incremental increases.

• Creation of additional Ombudsman personnel for additional customer care.

• Bolster reserve account.

• Installation of Copper/Silver domestic water system in remaining 19 bldgs.

• Full campus wide fiber optic connectivity.

• Full Campus Wi-Fi. • Investigation of long-term passive energy solutions. (E.g. geothermal, solar) • New computer software.

• Automated tracking system and database for 20-minute parking.

• Public Safety Booth camera access for each respective group.

• Installation of LPR parking system in Mall 1.

• Emergency call stations in each group.

• New 20-minute parking signage.

• New Cooperator parking lot signage.

• Campus directional signage.

• New welcome to Rochdale Signage on campus at Mall 1.

Besides being qualified to do the job, I want to do the job and I like it here. I like the people that live here, I like the people that work here, and I like working with the Board to make Rochdale better. My entire experience at Rochdale has been life altering and So where does this leave me, the new presi- I look forward to continuing to serve this dent of MSI and General Manager of Roch- great community. dale Village? Hopeful. I am hopeful that despite the calls for a change in manage- Rochdale’s Finances ment, I will be given a chance to continue moving Rochdale forward with my own In an excess of caution Management is tak-

ing steps to conserve capital. Rochdale Village is not immune to the world’s problems, and they are beginning to affect the operation. Historically, prior to the Pandemic, Management collected over 95% of carrying charges each month. Between Covid and moratoriums collections are down to around 90%. While 5% may not seem like a big deal, this small percentage loss compounded over the last 2 years has seriously affected our cash flow resulting in a monthly loss of approximately $200,000. As you are aware, the Board voted for a $5.50 parking increase and a carrying charge increase of 1.8% for fiscal 2023/2024. HCR is still reviewing both and we are urging them to move forward quickly. We estimate a carrying charge and parking increase loss due to the delay in the implantation of approximately $130,000 a month.

To add insult to injury inflation affects everything we purchase with increases of 5 to 10% and more. Other factors negatively impacting our Financial Statements are (1) Insurance costs continue to increase, industry wide, not just for Rochdale. We have asked our insurance broker for a report that analyzes ways to save on our next insurance renewal. (2) Staff shortages and hiring issues that also appear to be affecting multiple industries leading to more overtime. (3) While well deserved, the union increases starting with 32bj, maintenance workers, contract that was recently ratified will cost the corporation approximately $2,300,000 over the contract period (four years). The new contract is currently under review by labor counsel. (4) The ten-month deferral of the August 2020 2.9% carrying charge increase resulted in lost revenue of approximately $1,800,000. (5) Since March of 2020, the company has incurred COVID-19 related expenses exceeding $500,000. (6) The closing of the community center in March 2020 resulted in lost revenue of approximately $1 million. (7) The closing of commercial stores at the Malls has resulted in revenue losses of approximately $300,000.

These are just a few of the issues. There is not a great deal we can do about this cash shortage except ask everyone to pay their carrying charges and continue to press HCR

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General Manager’s Monthly Report for June 2022 (cont.)

to act on the needed increase.

Management’s Fiscally Conservative Counter Actions While running any corporation events are bound to come up that require course adjustments. This is no different. We have to roll with the punches even if the assailant hits as hard as Covid-19.

While we had an unusual turbine failure back in 2021 our dedicated power plant staff held the fort averting an outage. Our turbines are insured, so we submitted a claim for over $3 million related to the cost of the Tur-

bine rebuild and after fighting with our insurance company recovered $1,491,000. This helps but we are entitled to more and will be suing for the remaining amount. In September 2020, when the Natural Gas prices were at a 25-year low, Management executed a 5.5 year forward contract. Since this contract was executed natural gas prices rising dramatically. Due to this fixed natural gas contract, we have a significant cost savings of millions. In addition, Management was able to obtain a Service Rate Classification change from National Grid. This will save Rochdale Village approximately

$2,000,000 per year. Additionally, Management has challenged the Shelter Rent calculation that HCR performs and has won two (2) lawsuits that have we received a favorable ruling from the courts that resulted in an annual reduction of approximately $600,000 to $700,000 per year in Shelter Rent. We enrolled in a gas demand response program with National Grid this winter lowering our overall gas demand on the coldest days by running our backup diesels instead of our boilers. We do spend more in oil on those few days, but this is offset by a National Grid payment of $440,000 we are scheduled to

receive in late June.

In addition, we are also slowing any new work or projects not already funded by Wells Fargo or underway. For clarity’s sake, Wells Fargo projects like convectors, power plant, parking lots are separately funded and will not be delayed. We are Working to modify staff coverage in an effort to limit overtime, aggressively pursuing court cases now that the courts have reopened and looking into the potential for employee tax credits that we made viable during the CARES act.

SENIOR CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes 06/01/2022 10:00 a.m.

 At 10:10 a.m., the meeting was turned over to General Manager Mr. Jay Williams who spoke about Covid-19 and anyone that made a visit to the Management office should get tested because one co-worker was tested positive for the virus.

 At 10:35 a.m. Ms. Sheree Shivers, Director of the Senior Center spoke on upcoming event for the seniors, encouraging everyone to partake in these events.

 At 10:45 a.m. all the men in attendance were wished an early Happy Father’s  At 10:20 a.m., Chief of Public Safety Day. There was a beautiful Father’s Day cake.

Adolph Osback spoke about crime preven- Breakfast was then served. tion for seniors and presented a presentation of NYPD on New York City bail reform and Ro- Respectfully submitted, chdale Village crime summary, also the quality THE SENIOR CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE Chairperson, Joyce Williams of life enforcement. All collection of tips for Chairperson, Joyce Williams The meeting was called to order and prayer was keeping you safe is written in a NYPD crime Co-Chair, Jean Randolph-Castro let by the Senior Citizens Committee Chairper- prevention book. Please feel free to pick on up Co-Chair, Gary Hawkins son, Ms. Joyce Williams in the RV Grand Ball- at the senior center. room on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Information Technology Committee Meeting Minutes 06/24/2022 7:30 p.m.

ers 13 and over. This training and discussion is for individuals that have a passion to improve their computing skills and use in everyday task management. The workshop will run for 8 Saturdays. More discussion will be had at the July committee meeting.

Item two: Committee member/Shareholder Ed McDougal would like to offer his services with his extensive expertise in computer hardware repair. Mr. McDougal will present the committee with an overall proposal during our July committee meeting.

Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard Item three: Being as though it is summertime the committee members are requestOpen Agenda: ing to meet on a different day other than Friday Item One: Proposed Technical Com- evening, committee Chairperson, M. Hubbard puter Skill Course, beginner to intermediate will find out if the proposed dates Tues. the level computer skills training for all sharehold 19th or Tues. the 26th is available with no oth

er potential committee meetings going on.

Item four: The IT committee members are requesting in additional to hybrid committee meetings, that Rochdale Village, also conduct hybrid Cooperators monthly board meetings. They have also requested that written correspondence be sent to be read into the minutes at the next cooperators board meeting.

Committee Attendance Earl Roberts, Edward McDougal, Viola Trea sure, Craig Clinkscales Keveena Hollins, Michelle Hall, Fredrika Wilson, Gloria Young, Gwen Henderson.

Meeting adjourned@ 8:36pm Submitted by: Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard Co-Chair, Khedda Hayden-Ryanbard

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Year Ended April 30, 2022 (FISCAL 2023)

For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization, and Income taxes increased $290,000 to $513,000 as compared to $222,000 in the Budget Below you will find an explanation of the accounts

with significant changes vs. the

Budget:

Controllable Income is defined as income less variable expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of Operation efficiency of the Company). It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization).

Operating Revenue and Expense variances are explained below: REVENUE Total revenue For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Total revenue decreased $(324,000) to $6,588,000 as compared to $6,913,000 in the Budget. This decrease is explained in the Revenue analysis below: Apartment revenue - For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Apartment revenue was $5,832,000 as compared to $6,076,000 in the Budget. The following accounts contributed to this slight decrease as compared to the Budget: Tenant Subsidies Account 410.11 – In April 2022, Tenant Subsidies amounted to $332,434 more than the $83,000 anticipated in the Budget. The Seasonality the company receiving subsidies is based on NYC processing Star, Drie and Scrie. The Budget spreads the receipts evenly over the year.

Account 410.20 Vacancy loss – apartments available for rent – For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, vacancy losses increased

$(17,000) to $(45,000) as compared to $(28,000) in the Budget.

The increase in Vacancy Loss is principally due to the Budget being prepared before impact of COVID-19 was known. As of April 30, 2022, there were 49 vacant units.

EXPENSES Total expenses - For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, decreased $615,000 to $6,075,000 as compared to $6,690,000 in the Budget.

This decrease is explained in the following expense accounts:

the Budget. There was no expense for this account because the Maintenance Department has been unable to hire any seasonal Groundsmen. It should be noted that most recently, we have been able to hire a few employees.

Administrative For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Administrative expenses increased $56,000 to $531,000 as compared to $475,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to the following:

Maintenance and operating costs For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $291,000 to $1,328,000 as compared to $1,037,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the following:

Account 410.50 – Surcharge rent (rent related to cooperators being billed an additional charge due to their income being higher than the income limit) – For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Surcharge rent increased $145,000 to $1,801,000 as compared to Account 555.30 – Consultants – For the Month Ended April 30, $1,656,000 in the Budget.

2022, Consultants costs increased approximately $43,000 to $68,000 Commercial rental revenue – For the Month Ended April 30, as compared to $250,000 in the 2022, Commercial rental revenue Budget. The increase is princiwas relatively in-line with the pally due to the seasonality of Budget at $441,012 as compared the Budget which was spread out evenly over 12 months. to $463,000.

Community Center revenue (accounts 441.10 thru 441.35) For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Community Center revenue decreased $(29,000) to $14,000 as compared to $44,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting the Community Center returning to operations and the Community Center return to operations continues to be delayed due to impact of COVID. It should be noted that the Community Center has opened up and we anticipate that the revenue related to the Community Center will increase over the remainder of FY 2023.

Other revenue & Interest For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Other income decreased approximately $(42,000) to $109,000 as compared to $151,000 in the Budget. The decrease is principally due to the seasonality of the Budget. The Budget was spread evenly over the Fiscal year.

Repair Material & Supplies For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, these accounts all increased slightly which contributed to the increase of $101,000 to $232,000 as compared to $131,000 in the Budget. These increases continue to be related to a shortage of supplies and increases in prices relatJanitorial & Grounds costs ed to the recent increase in inflaFor the Month Ended April 30, tion that was not anticipated in the 2022, Janitorial and Grounds ex- Budget. penses decreased $(132,000) to $571,000 as compared to $703,000 Contracted Services in the Budget. This increase is For the Month Ended April 30, principally due to the following: 2022, Contracted services (electrical, apartment repairs and apartAccount 585.10, 585.11 and ment restoration expense increased 585.12 Salaries & Overtime – $308,000 to $811,00 as compared The decrease of approximately to $502,000 in the Budget. These $(113,000) is related to a decrease increases are due to the continued in salaries due to Budget reflecting shortage of supplies driving up a full staff and we were not at Full unit pricing, as well as an increase staff in April. in inflation that were not anticipated in the Budget.

Account 595.20 – Compactor expense – Compactor expense Public Safety increased $23,000 to $33,000 as For the Month Ended April 30, compared to $10,000 in the Bud- 2022, Public Safety costs deget. This increase in Compactor creased $(250,000) to $372,000 as expense is due to the efficiencies compared to $622,000 in the Budprojected in the Budget not as sig- get. This decrease is principally nificant as was anticipated. due to the Budget reflecting a full staff and Public Safety staff is not Account 597.50 – Landscape at full staff.

Seasonal – There was no expense For the Month Ended April 30, Power Plant 2022, as compared to $12,000 in For the Month Ended April 30,

June 2022 2022, Total Power Plant expenses decreased $(245,000) to $1,457,350 as compared to $1,702,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the following: 1.

Fuel (accounts 651.10, 651.20 and 651.25) For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Fuel expenses decreased $(160,000) to $658,000 as compared to $819,000 in the Budget.

This decrease is due to the following:

The Rochdale Village Bulletin to the Budget projecting a savings from the water conservation project being delayed due to COVID as residents continue working from home which results in an increase in water usage.

2.

Salaries & Other Power Plant Expenses For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, Other – Salaries & other expenses decreased $(124,000) to $357,000 as compared to $481,000 in the Budget. The decrease is due to a decrease in salaries because the Budget projected salaries at Account 651.10 - Fuel – Oil For Full staff and we are not at full the Month Ended April 30, 2022, staff and overtime was lower than Fuel – increased approximately budgeted for. $91,000 to $95,000 as compared to $4,000 in the Budget. This in- Insurance Expense crease is due to the additional fuel For the Month Ended April 30, costs related to the installation of 2022, Insurance expenses inthe new aerator. creased $39,000 to $614,000 as compared to $6574,000 in the Account 651.20 - Fuel Heating Budget. The increase is due to the and gas For the Month Ended Rochdale insurance policies reApril 30, 2022, Fuel Heating and newal in November 2021. In the Gas decreased approximately renewal, the most significant pol$(246,000) to $550,000 as com- icy increase was the General Lipared to $797,000 in the Budget. ability including umbrella. There This decrease is due to the follow- have been significant industrywide ing: increases in insurance costs related to COVID. (1) National Grid - The favorable impact of the new rate clas- Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) sification from National Grid that For the Month Ended April 30, management was able to obtain 2022, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) through a 3rd party Energy bro- expenses decreased $(40,000) to ker. This rate classification has $360,000 as compared to $400,000 reduced our National Grid bills in the Budget. This decrease is refrom over $300,000 a month to ap- lated the impact of previous Arproximately $120,000 per month. ticle 78 settlement related to alAnnualized, this equates to over location of corporate expenses at $2,000,000 a year!!

11.8% which saves Rochdale Village approximately $400,000 to (2) Gas Prices – In September $500,000 per year. In addition, we 2020, when the Natural Gas mar- have finalized the second article ket was at a 25-year low, Manage- 78 legal proceeding related to dement executed a 5.5 year forward preciation which will increase the contract at $0.392 per Therm (a allocation of corporate expenses measurement of natural gas pur- from 11.8% to 16.5% and save the chases). This locked in the price Company an additional approxiof Gas prices for 5.5 years. This mately $200,000 per year. As notmeans that Rochdale Village Inc. ed above, the allocation of 16.5% is protected from Natural gas price of corporate expenses to the Power fluctuations till March 2026.

Plant will save Rochdale approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in 2.

Water & Sewer Shelter Rent tax per year!!!

Account 651.30 - Water and Sewer Note: HCR has agreed to let RoFor the Month Ended April 30, chdale Village prepare the Shelter 2022, Water and Sewer expense in- Rent calculation incorporating the creased approximately $39,000 to allocation of 11.8% for years prior $441,000 as compared to $402,000 to 2021 and increased to 16.5% of in the Budget. This increase is due corporate expenses for all years af-

ter 2020.

April 2022 update - During the last month, 4 years of Shelter Rent Taxes (SRT) (2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) were recalculated. During the recalculation, many inaccurate calculations were made by HCR. For the years 2017 and 2018, the inaccurate calculation will result in approximately $300,000 of SRT credits. Once I get the HCR estimates for 2019 and 2020, I will know what the additional SRT credits will be.

Page 7 anticipate that this project will be brought to the Board in FY 2023 2.

Computer Software solution – This project is currently being evaluated. We are also investigating certain software products to replace our current software.

This will upgrade our current computer system to a windows-based system. We anticipate that this project will be brought to the Board in FY 2023.

3.

Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results For the Month Ended April 30, 2022, are trending to be above the FY 2023 Budget.

For the years 2021 and 2022, I expect the calculation by Rochdale of the Final Shelter Rent Tax to result in substantial SRT credits because the HCR estimates were not including the 16.5% allocation OTHER SIGNIFICANT INof corporate expenses.

FORMATION 1.

PPP (Payroll Protection Employee Benefits Program) – In April 2020, we reFor the Month Ended April 30, ceived a $6,029,300 PPP loan that 2022, Employee Benefits expense was be used to keep all employdecreased $(270,000) to $543,000 ees employed. As required by the as compared to $813,000 in the regulations, the funds were used Budget. The decrease is related to pay employees payroll, benefits to the payroll expenses accrued at and utility expenses. This loan year end for payroll paid in April was recorded in a separate cash ac2022 that related to the last week count and set up as a liability unof FY 2022. When this was paid in til the loan is forgiven. We have April 2021, the accrual was adjust- completed our submission of all ed, and the individual payroll ac- required documents to Citibank for counts reflect the payroll expense forgiveness and Citibank approved in April. The net impact between $6,005,000 for loan forgiveness employee benefits and payroll is and Citibank has submitted the $0.

Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval. The SBA Bad Debt Expense has asked Citibank for additional For the Month Ended April 30, financial information which was 2022, Bad debt expense (a non- provided. We are still waiting to cash expense) increased $33,000 hear back from the SBA. to $75,000 as compared to $42,000 in the Budget. This increase is due 2.

Reserve Funds (Wells to an increase in Tenant and Com- Fargo and HCR) - The reserve mercial receivables due to the im- and escrow balance were $40,941 pact COVID. The courts did not 796 as of April 30, 2022. open for legal proceedings until recently.

3.

Loan Forbearance – Wells Fargo granted Rochdale a loan All Other Expenses were rela- payment forbearance for 6 months tively in-line with the Budget. from May 2020 to October 2020.

This payment forbearance amountLooking forward ed to approximately $8,655,000 1.

Paperless Solution – This for the 6-month period. However, project is currently being evalu- Wells Fargo required us to pay the ated. We are considering invest- $8,655,000 amount back over a ing in certain software products 24-month period at $360,631 per that will allow Rochdale Village month beginning in November of Inc. to work with our vendors to 2020 and ending October 2022. have invoices electronically trans- NOTE: The Company’s paymitted to Rochdale and uploaded ments are current and on track to our software. This project was to end in October 2022. delayed due to COVID-19. We

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2022 and FY 2023 vs. Budget

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2023

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2020, 2021 FY 2022 and FY 2023

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021 FY 2022 and FY 2023

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2022

Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2020, 2021 and 2022 Actual vs. Budget

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report MAY 2022

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND Village Public Safety Department during the month of May 2022. Public PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4374 Safety maintains 24 hour / 7 days a week coverage. *DIRECTED VERTICALS: 310 TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 4684 COMPLAINTS: 1.

During the month of May 2022, the Public Safety Department has PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO 883 continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND REFFERED 637 all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT. 1520 officers responded to a total of (66) loitering and (141) noise complaints TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE: from Cooperators which were resolved as follows: COOPERATOR ESCORTS: 156 AIDED SICK/ INJURY & ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: 81 a) Founded-Compliant- (37) Loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (49) of the noise complaint TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: 136 sources corrected the volume of the noise.

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: 1439 b) Unfounded Calls- (17) unfounded loitering complaints and (85) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but ARREST(S): 4 no loiterers were present, or no noise could be heard).

IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals & GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS: 4 noise complaints - non-compliant of directives – (12) received VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 8 violations for loitering and (7) received a violation for noise CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 0 complaints.

EVICTION(S): 0 For the month of April 2022 there was a grand total of (4) arrest made on VIOLATIONS Rochdale Village Grounds.

The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY: RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 05 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 44 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 09 RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS 04 FIRE INCIDENTS 01 TOTAL INCIDENTS 63 TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • Conducted (165) Directed & Routine Verticals.

• Made (2) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued

(0) C-Summonses, issued (37) violations to include (9) for

loitering and encountered (59) Loiterers during routine & directed patrols.

• Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (23).

• Conducted (2) Tenant Verifications TOWING ACTIVITY The Public Safety Department towed (16) vehicles and issued (272) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

Routine & *Directed Vertical Patrols by Rochdale Public Safety Officers and Supervisors: Vertical patrols are conducted daily. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops, and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports.

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz Vice Chairs Talib Bey and Shiela McKenzie

Public Safety Information from the desk of Chief Adolph Osback

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the New Jerusalem Worship Center Senator Sanders spoke about reducing gun violence, passing new gun laws and carrying a concealed firearm. Senator Sanders spoke about how shootings are down compared to last year.

NYPD Queens Commander Chief Williams spoke about police officers assigned to a desk will be assigned to foot patrols for the summer and creating more police vis-

ibility to reduce, NYPD special units removing guns from the street, communities working together to reduce crime.

Inspector Bohannon said his precinct in down 25% Officers and still trying to maintain police visibility; guns statistics more are off the street this year compared to last year, more community involvement with NYPD to reduce gun violence.

I spoke about gun statics in Rochdale are zero compared to

(l. to r.) Lisa George, NYPD Sgt. Clarke, P.O. Ku, P.O. Soto, Captain Gaither, Senator Sanders, Sgt. Gilot, Det. Gannon and Det. Costa.

other sections of Queens and Public Safety Department shares all intel relating to carrying or displaying firearms with the 113th Precinct.

Public Safety assists 113th Precinct in shooting that occur near Rochdale. Public Safety is increasing mobile units to patrol during the evening and late hours to maintain safety.

The audience concerns were how the new gun legislation will effect NYC, what will be the require-

ments for carrying a concealed gun (age, type of background check), will the new gun legislation effect retired law enforcement officers, will there be additional safety training, how safe will the community be with concealed guns, how will the new gun legislation effect NYPD, community programs to deter males from hanging on the street.

(l. to r.) Captain Gaither, NYPD Inspector Bohannon, Inspector Tavalero, Captain Karanthanasis and Assistant Chief Williams.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - June 27, 2022

R20-22: CONTRACT BETWEEN MARION SCOTT REAL ESTATE, INC. (“MSI”) AND ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC. RENEWED Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Janine Cross WHEREAS, the contract between Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (“MSI”) and Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) for management services expires on June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS, MSI’s managing agent contract with Rochdale will be renewed for an additional twelve (12) month period; WHEREAS, the increase in MSI’s managing agent base rate fee of $57,550.31 will be the increase prescribed by New York State Homes & Community Renewal (“HCR”) for the period commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023; WHEREAS, HCR’S recommended maximum managing agent base fee is $196,382.20; and WHEREAS, the increase in MSI’s managing agent base rate fee has not been more than 2% in the last four (4) years and did not increase for the period commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; WHEREAS, the Management Plan for MSI has been amended to reflect the current staff at Rochdale.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the amended Management Plan and extension of the MSI contract thru June 30, 2023, with the prescribed increase in the managing agent base rate fee beginning on July 1, 2022.

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Keysha Beasley

Maryam Hubbard

ABSTAIN

Ten for, four against, one abstention; motion passes.

BOARD MEMBERS Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Timothy Mercer - First Vice-President Janine Cross - Second Vice-President Edward Douglass - Third Vice-President Sheila Mckenzie - Fourth Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Jean Hall - Assistant Secretary Derrick Shareef - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Also Present from MSI Real Estate Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq. - Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Kelvin Pantaleon - Director of Maintenance David George - Assistant Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief Public Safety Corey Jones - Director of Power Plant

AGAINST Letisha Azizah Jean Hall

Senior Center Arts and Crafts Class

Director of the Rochdale Village Community Center, Julia Shaw, hosts arts and crafts class for the Senior Center.

Community Center Director Julia Shaw.

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Rochdale Village Community Builds a Stronger Community through Youth Program Partnerships

By Julia Shaw, entering gangs or committing Community Center Director any type of crime. We also promote positive affirmations and e are living in unforesee- mental wellness to develop upable times, and the impact standing youth”, states Dr. Maon Rochdale Village’s youth’s ria Hubbard, Executive Director mental health and wellness. CO- of Agape L.A.W. Current proVID-19 has had a negative im- grams at Rochdale includes free pact on academic, social, and dance, life skills and basketball. emotional growth in the last two This is Dr. Hubbard’s second years. We are all navigating our year working with Rochdale way back to a “new normal” youths. and our shareholders’ children “For 50 years, New and their families are striving to York Junior Tennis & Learning keep up with and receive much- (NYJTL) has been serving all needed resources for education children and teens between the and empowerment. ages of 5 to 18 by providing free One of the goals of Roch- Community Tennis Programs dale Village’s Community Cen- (CTP) throughout all commuter (RVCC) staff is to identify nities of NYC. Today, it is the the current needs of the com- largest youth tennis and educamunity and address those needs tion nonprofit in the nation servin a way that are impactful and ing each of the five boroughs. spearheads positive change; After a successful launch of a hence putting the community pilot program at Rochdale Vilback into the community center. lage this Spring, we are looking Rochdale Village Com- forward to expanding our partmunity Center has partnered with nership at Rochdale Village this two non-profit organizations that coming Summer.” Stated Scott have received city funding from Daly, Senior Director of ComSpeaker Adrienne Adams and munity Tennis Programs.

District Attorney Melinda Katz The Rochdale Village to offer free programs to all Community Center believes that youth of Queens. Agape L.A.W. partnerships serve to strengthen and New York Junior Tennis & and support community needs Learning (NYJTL) are providing as well as help bring sufficient programs to benefit the youth of resources to families and looks Rochdale Village and surround- forward to continued collaboraing neighborhoods. tions with these organizations “The Agape L.A.W. pro- and others in the near future. For gram provides fun sports ac- information on how your organitivities with antiviolence/social zation can become a community emotional learning. Our purpose partner please email jshaw@rois to deter youth from bullying, chdalevillage.com.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE SPONSORS FREE CPR TRAINING FOR COOPERATORS

By Cynthia Bernadine

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n June 4, 2022, Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee sponsored free CPR training for Cooperators at the Rochdale Village Big Mall.

Every year in recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness week, the FDNY Mobile CPR Training Unit coordinates a special educational campaign aimed at getting more New Yorkers to learn hands-only CPR. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without giving breaths. Meaning there is no mouth-to-mouth contact. Recent guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, promote Hands-Only CPR as an acceptable way for a

bystander to help a victim suffering from cardiac arrest.

Onsite was FDNY EMS BOT (Bureau of Training) instructors Robert Portilla, Cosmo Jackson, and Oscar Hernandez of the CPR Mobile Unit who demonstrated proper techniques to cooperators and expressed the importance of knowing how to perform quality chest compressions. Doing chest compressions correctly can keep someone alive until medical assistance arrives, ultimately saving them.

The FDNY offers free 30-minute classes on hands-only CPR to all New Yorkers, and you can contact the FDNY’s CPR Training Unit at (718) 281-3888 for more information.

(Photo Credit : Cynthia Bernadine).

(l. to r.) Margarette Cox, Yvette Titus, Dorothy Jackson, Mary Ingram, Viola Treasure, Carolyn Jackson, Clara Sheppeard, with CPR trainer Oscar Hernandez.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

Board Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark (right).

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE HEALTH FAIR

The Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee hosts a Health Fair to raise health care awareness amongst cooperators on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Community Relations Committee Chair Jean Randolph-Castro and cooperator.

Attendee receives important information.

Sickle Cell Awareness booth promotes blood drive and other blood related issues.

Health professional performs blood pressure checks.

Board Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark visits a booth.

Board Vice President Janine Cross.

A birdseye view of the Health Fair.

Vendors show of the goodies they brought.

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STREET RENAMED IN HONOR OF ROCHDALE FATHER FIGURE, ALEX JOSEPH-PAULINE The community came together on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in honor of cooperator, teacher, coach and community champion.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Dolores Joseph-Pauline.

Alex Pauline’s family, Speaker Adrienne Adams (second from right), Senator Leroy Comrie (extreme right).

Attendees take a walk down memory lane on newly dedicated street.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding Protections for Transit Workers

Senator Leroy Comrie (second from left) Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, Governor Kathy Hochul (center), Daneek I. Miller (extreme right) with transit workers.

Governor Kathy Hochul holds up newly signed legislation (S.9468/ A.10491) to protect transit workers against assault and harassment.

(l. to r.) Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, and Governor Kathy Hochul.

(Photo credits: Larry ‘Love’ Moore) ATU Local 1056 President Mark Henry.

(l. to r.) 1056 President Mark Henry, Assembly Member Vivian Cook, Governor Assistant Governor Antonio Delgado and Assembly Member Vivian Cook.

Kathy Hochul, Senator Leroy Comrie listen attentively.

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Rochdale Village Presents

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The Star Graduate Edition 2022 Brian K. Brantley Jr.

Sanaiya Choute

Brian K Brantley Jr. has been a resident of Rochdale Village for 17 years and graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo H.S. Next stop college! His mother supports him and is calling on her Rochdale Village family and friends again to continue to pray, uplift him with their wisdom and encouraging words.

Sanaiya Choute graduated from The Academy Charter High school and is going to attend Tennessee State University for Engineering.

Cristel Flowe

Darius Green

Cristel Flowe is a recent graduate of Redwood Middle School and will be attending Mathematics, Science Research and Technology High School in the fall. She loves to entertain people and wants to one day be a singer and voice actor.

Darius Green graduated from Redwood Middle School. He will be attending Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School (M.A.S.T.). He loves working with computers and editing and wants to become one of the best content creators ever. He also wants to become an NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks.

Leighton Hinds

Royal Hubbard

Leighton Hinds graduated from Queens Prep Academy High School. His college choices are Virginia State University or York College, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

His goal is to pursue his dream of one day owning his own business. He’s interested in law enforcement and plans to enroll in the Army after college.

Royal Hubbard graduated from Aim High Leadership Center and will be going on to kindergarten in the fall.

Just a little boy with a big brain, preparing to take on the world in the future.

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Rochdale Village Presents

The Star Graduate Edition 2022 Nia Hyacinthe

Justin Leak

Nia Hyacinthe graduated from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications, concentration in Public Relations and Advertising, and Business Hospitality and Tourism minor.

She served as President for the DSU Section of the National Council of Negro Women. She is currently working in the Communications and Public Relations field.

Justin Leak is 17 years old, and a first-generation Rochdale Village resident. He graduated from High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety. He will attend CUNY York College in the fall and will be a Graphic Arts major.

Jasmine Nicole Olivier

Kamari Williams

Jasmine Nicole Olivier was raised in Rochdale Village since birth. In May 2022, Jasmine obtained her Doctorate in Sociology from Harvard University. This success is not just for Jasmine, but for her family, Rochdale family, and for all the young black and brown girls and boys who also have big dreams.

Gary Lee Wilson Gary Lee Wilson graduated from Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in Fort Worth, Texas on May 14, 2022.

Kamari Williams graduated from the historic HBCU, Howard University. He received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Marketing and will begin his career as a Digital Marketing Strategist this summer. Kamari was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, and has made his community proud.

HeartSmart Graduation

Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers (fourth from left), Heart Smart Instructor Beverly Bruin (fifth from left) stand with HeartSmart graduates.

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GED Graduation

(Photo Credit: Mikell Richards)

Preschool Graduation

(Photo Credit: Olayemi Okeniyi

Eva Knight, Ron Felder, and Natasha Crawford.

The GED program saw another batch of graduates on Wednesday, June The Rochdale Village Nursery School held a Stepping Up ceremony on 22, 2022. Community Center Director Julia Shaw, Assistant General Thursday, June 9, 2022, for their 13 graduates. Parents and guardians Manager Will Rodriguez, and Instructor Eva Knight joined graduates in cheered on these brand-new scholars as they move on up in the celebrating these accomplishments. educational pursuits.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE HOSTS IMPROMPT TALKS BETWEEN COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ROCHDALE SENIORS

(Photo credits: Larry ‘Love’ Moore)

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado meets cooperators.

By Cynthia Bernadine

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n Wednesday, June 28, 2022, the Rochdale Senior Center held an impromptu luncheon for seniors in the Grand Ballroom to meet and greet local community leaders, Congressman Gregory Meeks and Assembly Member Vivian Cook, for an open dialogue about issues effecting Rochdale

(l. to r.) Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Board Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark, Assembly Member Vivian Cook, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, and Congressman Gregory Meeks (podium).

Village and the surrounding areas.

Congressman Meeks and Assembly Member Cook, both friends of Rochdale Village, took the time out to reiterate how important the community was for them as well as the effort put in to bring changes to this area of Queens.

Assembly Member Cook who won the Primary Election held the following day, spoke to

seniors about her decades of service to the people of Rochdale Village and how much more work she felt she had to do. Congressman Meeks agreed with Cook and stated that he sees the progress being made and he believes Queens will continue to move forward.

Lieutenant Governor, Antonio Delgado, made a special guest appearance. Delgado, ap-

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado.

pointed by Governor Kathy Hochul back May 2022, won the Primary Election the day after this event becoming the first Afro-Latino candidate elected statewide in New York. He thanked the Senior Center and Board for having him and spoke briefly on his respect for community and elders and how he will work hard to ensure that more is done to assist them.

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Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - July 2022

The sounds of drums blessed the Community Center Ballroom on Thursday, June 30, 2022. This was a live performance of African inspired Drums by NORC Seniors who learnt the dance from SU-CASA Cultural Arts Partners Drumsongs Productions, Inc.

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Senior Center Celebrates Everybody’s Birthday

The Rochdale Village Senior Center hosted an All White Affair as part of their usual quarterly Everybody’s Birthday celebration on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the Grand Ballroom. Seniors came out with a determination to outstyle and out dance each other.

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See what’s going on in and around our community... There’s a little something for everyone!

Share What’s Happening in Our Community If you are a part of a community organization or have a special event that you would like to be posted, email Rochdalebulletin@gmail.com with the date, time and the subject heading “Community Calendar.” Postings will be at the Editor’s discretion.

KEY CL = Club Lounge RM = Room Within the RV Community Center NOTE: This schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM OR ADVISE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MATERIAL TO THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE BULLETIN IS THE 2nd WEEK OF THE MONTH.

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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ A FATHER’S DAY BREEZE

By Anthony Blake I was raised by my Granddad He thought of me as his Lad He taught me right from wrong He also expressed in how I should get along My thoughts are his legacy he gave me “Be everything that you are meant to be” “Become a Commodity” It was all related for what my Granddad expected for me in life My Grandad had me practice typing 4 hours every day, and helped me build up my vocabulary intellectually The whole process was preparing for College Education My Granddad would often say “I don’t care other young people are doing, but for you it will be Higher Learning” Higher Learning it was He saw me being an achiever However, it was my Granddad being a Believer instilling assurance within me I thank my Granddad often for his influence If it wasn’t for my Granddad, I don’t think I would have pushed myself into expectations My Granddad’s legacy still holds true today in giving I made many strides of accomplishments All through the guidance of my Granddad, but I must give thanks to the Almighty above His spirit holds true within my heart I will never forget I am the Adult he said I would become My Granddad said, “You will remember this Old Man” I do, and have no reason not too So Happy Father’s Day in the Heavenly divine Your Grandson is going just fine Your teachings were tough Your influence was more than enough Your Legacy followed Happy Father’s Day beyond.

By Mikell Richdards

FATHER, OR LIKE FATHER

By Alanda I. Edwards

EYES OF DAD

By Anthony Blake

Fathers, we appreciate So much You: Nature Father, Uncle, Brother, Grandfather, Person like a Father

Preparation in helping you become your own Man or Woman Shared personal life experiences Helping you to not get stuck in life’s pitfalls Taking responsibility while standing tall Enforcing values with maturity Learned importance of one’s character and well being Educated to continue being educated Substitute nothing surrounding excuses, but venture with achievement of fulfillment Don’t listen to false hopes, but expand your dreams Can’t is not an option unless proven in efforts Explore your own horizon of success Keep your mind open with understanding Gave you my wisdom, but now excel in your own expectation Lives of two can also be established as one Think shall and focus on will Father’s best Let the teachings throughout be your daily confess Father knows and sees

You are such an important role in our lives, May they be blessed.

Thank you for being a Dad Strive to be a rock solid partner And key partner In helping shape Our family and community.

As many dads in Various cultures, No one can ever Replace your contribution.

You often teach us about our faith in God Or the importance of the Fear of God which is The beginning of wisdom.

We thank you for being you Even if you’re our Uncle, Grandpa, Brother, Like a father If you’ve been the person to fill the shoes you are saluted today On this father season.

Happy Father’s Day! God bless you!

Be encouraged!

Happy Father’s Day!

Rochdale Village Rockstar Retires

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

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nthony Diggs is a Rochdale Village rockstar who officially retired from Rochdale Village after 38 years of employment on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Over his time spent as an employee of Rochdale Village, Mr. Diggs has held a few positions. He started out in Public Safety where he spent the first three and a half years, then transitioned to spend seven and a half years in Maintenance before finally settling into 27 years with the Power Plant.

When asked how he felt to be retiring, Mr. Diggs had this to say, “I’m ready to start the next chapter of my life, so I’ve enjoyed my 38 years of service in Rochdale Village and now I’m ready to start the next chapter of my life and retirement.”

Anthony Diggs & daughter Alicia Diggs.

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Community Center Committee Celebrates Fathers

Community Center Committee Chair Ed Douglass.

Community Center Committee Chair Ed Douglass (second from left), Board Vice President, Timothy Mercer(extreme right).

Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Assemblymember Vivian Cook, Board Vice President Janine Cross.

George Renwick owner of The G Spot.

Rochale Village Community Center Committee holds a Cigar Party to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Senior Center Holds Father’s Day Event

Board President Jean Randolph-Castro (left), Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz (Center), Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback (fifth from right), Board Secretary Joyce Williams (second from right).

NORC celebrates Father’s Day

NORC staff serves up a glorious spread.

(Photo Credit: Olayemi Okeniyi

Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz hands out supplies to the fathers and grandfathers.

Senior fathers and grandfathers chow down on good food.

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